Australia–Japan laser a new step towards advanced defence manufacturing
21 August, 2026The successful trial of a new laser system marks a deepening of Australia-–Japan defence collaboration and expansion of Australia's defence manufacturing.
New Zealand Steel announces first steel from new EAF
11 August, 2026Steel production using a new electric arc furnace will cut the steelworks' annual greenhouse gas emissions by over 45%.
Pure Lithium secures Australian patent for lithium battery technology
10 August, 2026Battery technology company Pure Lithium Corporation hopes its Australian patent will help deliver lithium metal battery manufacturing in Australia.
Australian additive manufacturers prepare for AUKUS submarine opportunities
06 August, 2026Additive manufacturers across Australia are entering into a qualification program for opportunities in the US and UK submarine programs under AUKUS.
MCi Carbon and Hatch partner on mineral carbonation commercialisation
03 August, 2026MCi Carbon has announced a collaboration with Hatch to support the engineering, assessment and commercial deployment for MCi’s mineral carbonation technology.
Duratec awarded a construction management contract for Orica hydrogen hub
30 July, 2026Duratec says the Orica contract represents a key step in the company's expansion into future energy and fuel infrastructure markets.
Transgrid to deploy synchronous condensers for NSW grid
23 July, 2026The installation of synchronous condensers on the NSW transmission network is being done to support grid stability as it transitions to renewables.
BHP joins trial of lower-emissions copper supply chain tracking
23 July, 2026Trial aims to show trusted traceability of lower-GHG copper ore through the value chain to copper cable implementation.
Telix Pharmaceuticals opens combined manufacturing and treatment facility
20 July, 2026A new Melbourne facility aims to combine research, treatment and sovereign manufacturing of new radiopharmaceutical cancer treatments.
Volvo’s first Australian-made electric trucks roll out
13 July, 2026Volvo says the first electric trucks manufactured in Australia by an OEM are now rolling off the production line.
Steelmaking returning to Newcastle with Greensteel Australia
09 July, 2026Greensteel Australia is investing $500m to build Australia's first new steel mill in more than 30 years at the former Newcastle Steelworks site.
GWW to provide recycled water for a Victorian data centre
22 June, 2026Greater Western Water's recycled water plant in Melton is set to become the first in the state to deliver recycled water to a data centre.
Mars Petcare Wodonga expansion boosts manufacturing output
15 June, 2026Expansion of the Mars Petcare factory in Wodonga is boosting cat food production capacity and creating more than 65 jobs, according to the Victorian Government.
Biome Australia brings probiotic manufacturing to Australia
09 June, 2026Biome has announced it will progressively transition manufacturing of its Activated Probiotics range to Australia as it continues to scale internationally.
Corvus Technology opens Victorian manufacturing facility
26 May, 2026A new advanced manufacturing facility in Victoria aims to establish a defence manufacturing capability in Victoria.
